Top Central Switzerland Winter Sports

Ascending Mt. Pilatus, Lucerne's landmark mountain, is a must-do when you are in the Lake Lucerne region. For maximum flexibility, choose between a ride on the world's steepest cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad, or a combination of a gondola and an aerial cableway from Kriens. Then, enjoy spectacular views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps that you don’t see otherwise from 6,995 feet (2,132 meters) above sea level.

Head high into the mountains above Lucerne and behold the stunning views of Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps when you embark on this self-guided Mt. Pilatus excursion. Ride the panoramic gondola from Kriens and then in Fräkmüntegg switch to an aerial cableway for unparalleled views of snowy peaks and valleys as you make your way to the summit of Mount Milatus.

Visit Mt. Pilatus and take a train ride on the world's steepest cogwheel railway on a self-guided tour from Lucerne. A ride on the aerial cableway, the Dragon Ride, is included, as well as a panoramic gondola ride. Admire the views over the Alps All transportation is included, so you don’t need to worry about making your own bookings, and you are free to explore on your own once there.

Travel privately from Lucerne with your own guide-driver for a flexible Klewenalp sledding day. Minivan transport, mountain ticket, sledge rental, safety briefing, water and a small Swiss snack are included. Your pace is adapted to the group and only officially open runs are used under live snow, weather and supplier conditions.

The snow-capped mountains around Lucerne are hard to resist, but without a car, skis, or even the know-how to ski, a mountain trip may seem a hassle. This ski lesson and transportation combo makes it easy, packaging a 2.5-hour small-group lesson on Grindelwald’s Bodmi beginner slopes with ski equipment and clothes hire plus round-trip transportation from Lucerne. A quick stop in Interlaken and free time in Grindelwald village complete the day.